MEcol (Hons)Ecology and Environment

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEcol (Hons)
Course code	C180

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Biology - good results in one other science (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Geography, Geology) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..vironment-mecol/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Year 1 develops the essential skills required to be an Ecologist and builds a foundation of knowledge on the physical and biological environments. Two optional modules allow you to focus a little more on the subjects that interest you.

Programme Year Two

Year 2 develops more specialist skills and knowledge in Ecology and Environment. Three optional modules include a choice of Ecological, Environmental, Geographical, Biological and Oceanographical topics, indicating the breadth and depth of this subject area.

Programme Year Three

The core compulsory modules focus on research skills and include your independent research project. A wide choice of specialist research-led modules from right across the University allows you to focus on the subjects which interest you the most. You typically two or three optional modules, or other modules by approval, to make up the required number of credits.

Programme Year Four

Your Masters Year focusses on the key skills and knowledge required for contemporary research and practice in Ecology and Environment. You choose two optional modules.

Career opportunities

Our graduates have a diverse range of careers, including, media, environmental consultancy, administration, academia, teaching, local and national government and international banking. Recent graduates who have careers within the sector include fisheries observers, surveyor, seabird research assistant, field assistant on mammal surveys, rangers and conducting environmental surveys for construction work. Many choose to continue their studies at Masters or PhD level on topics such as fish assemblages in mangroves, marine ecosystem responses to climate change and carbon sequestration in soils.